If your only knowledge of how the honey bee society works is from Winnie the Pooh or The Bee Movie, let us show you how intricate a honey bee colony really is. Did you know that 97% of a beehive is female? Did you know that 80% of YOUR food is has been touched in some way by the honey bees?

Did you know that there are over 300 different distinct varieties of raw honey in the world and that honey is often compared to wine? Did you know that those with diabetes type II can eat honey, and that it actually is the better sweetener for them?

Come join us for our Beekeeping & Honey Tours at The Bear Foot Honey Farm store at 4372 Sonoma Hwy in Santa Rosa, California.

Upon being welcomed at Bear Foot Honey Farm we will begin with the fascinating origin and history of how Bear Foot Honey Farm came to BEE, going back three generations. From there we will progress into what beekeeping is like now and in years past; emphasizing on the many benefits pure raw honey can bring to you. We will also cover the struggles beekeepers worldwide have been tackling. Progressing into the impact bees have in your environment and what each honey bee does throughout its life cycle. This is a great tour to add to your wine tasting!

That is not all! We will then have you sample our many varieties of premium honey from Apple Blossom, and Blackberry to Seasonal Wildflowers and our many Creamed Honey varietals and learn the benefits of each unique flavor. When you leave us you will well informed, and quite possibly want to take up beekeeping as a
hobby.

Tours require appointments, and are weather permitting.
Please call (707) 570-BUZZ (2899) for the beekeeping & honey tours.

Tour cost is $4.00 per person, ages 4 and above.
Must be 60 degrees or higher in order to go into hives.
Not recommended for children under the age of 4.
Wide Brim Hat is recommended for the hands on beekeeping tours.